However, no matter what, we still had to take the person back.
When they arrived at the Capital City, Chu Yu learned that Yun Jinnian had gone to Nanjiang, and he felt somewhat unwell.
After zoning out for a while, he finally said to the Commandery Princess of Zhen Guo, "Aunt, I will escort my cousin to Nanjiang, and Xiaoqi will come with us!"
The Commandery Princess of Zhen Guo was sobbing her heart out with Prince Yanjun.
After a brief meeting and spending a total of two hours together, once Chu Yu had gone back to pack his things and brought people with him, he, along with Yuwen Ya, escorted Prince Yanjun to Nanjiang to chase after Yun Jinnian and the others.
Over these past few days, the friction between Yun Jinnian and Nanny Qian had been growing increasingly intense.
The carriage was too fast for Yun Jinnian to read, and after mentioning it several times, Nanny Qian actually suggested she read at night.
Sometimes, they even traveled at night.
"Heh heh," Yun Jinnian scoffed coldly.
Han Tianci was furious.
Not a single pill of his medicine had sold, how could he not be angry?
Yun Jinnian took Han Tianci’s hand and wrote on his palm, "Find a chance to deal with these people!"
Han Tianci nodded emphatically.
If they didn’t handle them, who knew whom they should be listening to by now.
After another three fast-paced days of travel, Yun Jinnian, Han Tianci, and Nanny Qian were not speaking to each other at all; upon arrival, when Nanny Qian suggested a rest, Yun Jinnian and his sister got off the carriage to rest, not caring whether the food was good or bad.
In fact, Nanny Qian was somewhat worried.
After all, the Emperor’s decree hinged on Yun Jinnian, but now she found herself in a dilemma. If she apologized to Yun Jinnian, how would she maintain her authority?
So they remained at an impasse.
Therefore, when they entered Hongchou City, even though it was still noon, Nanny Qian decided to stay the night and continue the journey early the next morning.
"Fourth Miss, Hongchou City is quite bustling. Would you like to take a walk?" Nanny Qian asked.
Yun Jinnian didn’t even glance at her, pulling Han Tianci into the room and swiftly shutting the door, locking Nanny Qian out.
Nanny Qian clenched her fists tightly, really wanting to hang Yun Jinnian up and give her a beating!
But she really didn’t dare to lay a hand on her.
She turned around and ordered someone to prepare the meals, which Nanny Qian managed quite well.
Yun Jinnian whispered something to Hemei, who then took a vial and left the room.
The guards, seeing it was Hemei, didn’t ask her where she was going.
Hemei went straight to the kitchen and asked loudly, "Are the meals for my young mistress ready yet?"
The kitchen staff hurriedly asked, "May I know from which courtyard the lady comes?"
"Heaven Character, first class!"
The kitchen staff did not dare hesitate and immediately said, "It’s still being prepared, but it will be ready very soon!"
"What are the dishes? Hemei asked.
"Everything over there on that table!"
Hemei nodded, "Hmm, carry on with your work, I just want to have a look!"
"Ah, alright, alright!" The butler of the kitchen immediately busied himself again.
Hemei looked around and pulled out a porcelain bottle from her sleeve, dosing all the dishes with a silent, colorless sedative that could put someone to sleep for a day and a night. No matter what Nanny Qian had delivered to Yun Jinnian’s room, once Nanny Qian and her company ate these dishes, none of them would get away.
Hemei did not care whether anyone saw her because even if someone did, they dared not say anything. After all, Yun Jinnian’s entourage was much too conspicuous. Each one dressed well, used fine things, ate well, and had an air of arrogance. Who would dare speak up?
Hemei quickly returned to Yun Jinnian’s side.
When Nanny Qian and her group found out Hemei had been to the kitchen, they did not suspect that Yun Jinnian might drug them.
When the meals were served, Nanny Qian told everyone to go down to eat.
But soon after the food was digested, Nanny Qian started feeling dizzy and utterly drained of energy. She then saw Yun Jinnian slowly approach her, "Fourth Miss, what are you..."